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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.34, 1,190.32 and 331.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.34, 1,190.32 and 331.00 is: 496.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.34 : 1,190.32 = 331.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.34/1,190.32 = 331.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.34x = 1,190.32 × 331.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.34x = 393,992.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,992.12/793.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.62

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